News & Politics Archives

Jan
17
2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Rose Byrne’s Golden Globes Speech Sparked Backlash

News & Politics, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, TV & Film

A joke during an awards speech quickly became a judgment on a woman’s private life. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks ...

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Jan
2
2026

Ingrid Stitt: Pill Testing at the Midsumma Festival’s 2026 Pride Street Party

Government & Organisations, Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

For the first time, Victoria’s mobile pill testing service will be trialled at a street festival, rolling out to the ...

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Dec
21
2025

Associate Professor Liam Burke: What Netflix Buying Warner Bros Could Mean for Cinema

News & Politics, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Netflix’s move to buy Warner Bros has raised questions about the future of cinema. Associate Professor Liam Burke explains the ...

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Dec
21
2025

Commissioner Joe Ball: Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead Together

Government & Organisations, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

As 2025 winds down, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTQIA+ Communities Joe Ball reflects on loss, resilience and the emotional weight many ...

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Dec
14
2025

Aunty Lisa Briggs: The Historic Apology to the First Peoples of Victoria

Government & Organisations, News & Politics, Politics, Society & Culture

The apology delivered in the Victorian Parliament marked a significant moment in the state’s journey toward truth-telling and accountability. Aunty ...

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Dec
14
2025

Lizzie Maughan: Social Media Ban and the Impact on Trans Teens

Kids & Family, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, Mental Health, News & Politics, Politics

Australia’s new social media age restrictions are raising questions about safety, access and unintended consequences for young people. Lizzie Maughan ...

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Nov
26
2025

Dr Joel McGregor: Do Youth Justice Reforms Make Communities Safer?

Government & Organisations, Law, News & Politics, Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria is introducing harsher penalties for young people, but will treating 14-year-olds like adults actually reduce crime or make things ...

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Nov
16
2025

Professor Paula Gerber: Tasmania’s Historic Compensation for Past Homosexuality Convictions

Government & Organisations, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Sexuality, Society & Culture

Tasmania will compensate people convicted under historic homosexuality laws, which is an Australian first. Professor Paula Gerber explains how the ...

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